New Jersey’s League of Municipalities: The Importance and
Best Practices for Leading Our Cities Forward
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Dear Friend,
Success isn’t singular to just one person, location, or thought leader.
Success demands unified efforts.
This year marked the 106th annual New Jersey’s League of Municipalities. Each year municipalities across the state come together at the most significant local government conference in New Jersey. The conference facilitates dialog among city officials from various municipalities around the State of New Jersey. It provides a space to share ideas and best practices for improving our communities while hosting information sessions focused on relevant topics such as economic development, social justice, new legislation, arts, and culture, among other things.
During the three-day event, the Plainfield team and I sat down with other municipal leaders and brainstormed strategies that we can use to tackle issues like homelessness which has become an increasing and pressing problem for everyone. In recent years we have focused on other critical topics including public safety, the allocation of health resources, and most recently, best practices for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
I know that we have challenges ahead of us, and one of our biggest ones is the fight against COVID-19 and its fallout effect on our economies. The global COVID-19 pandemic redirected how we allocate resources and tackle community health issues. It places a spotlight on mental and emotional health. All our municipalities have suffered because of the virus. By meeting and sharing with other local governments, we have the opportunity to compare and contrast strategies, learn from each other, and develop the best practices for facing this challenge in our communities.
I believe that the New Jersey League of Municipalities plays an essential role in developing and maintaining our City’s and the State’s social and economic growth. However, I see an opportunity to replicate this conference on a smaller scale by having local officials in their respective counties meet quarterly and have similar discussions. Hosting a county conference would allow us to track our progress in a more focused way and continue improving upon our many initiatives.
The Queen City is, of course, my main priority. I carry the torch passed down from former mayors and continue the work aimed at creating One Plainfield, One Future. However, our work doesn’t stop with our municipality. It’s not confined to Plainfield only because growth isn’t singular.
As we continue to grow, we must be thoughtful in our approach. We must nurture one another and our families, foster neighborly relationships, and encourage a sense of community. Only through a supportive, concerted effort can we create an exceptionally unified society.
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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La Liga de Municipios de Nueva Jersey: La importancia y
Las Mejores Prácticas Para Llevar a Nuestras Ciudades Hacia Adelante
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Querido Friend,
El éxito no es singular para una sola persona, ubicación o líder de pensamiento.
El éxito exige esfuerzos unificados.
Este año marcó la 106ª edición anual de la Liga de Municipios de Nueva Jersey. Cada año, los municipios de todo el estado se reúnen en la conferencia de gobierno local más importante de Nueva Jersey. La conferencia facilita el diálogo entre los funcionarios de la ciudad de varios municipios de todo el estado de Nueva Jersey. Proporciona un espacio para compartir ideas y mejores prácticas para mejorar nuestras comunidades mientras organiza sesiones informativas centradas en temas relevantes como el desarrollo económico, la justicia social, la nueva legislación, las artes y la cultura, entre otras cosas.
Durante el evento de tres días, el equipo de Plainfield y yo nos sentamos con otros líderes municipales y hicimos una lluvia de ideas sobre estrategias que podemos usar para abordar problemas como el problema de vagabundos, que se ha convertido en un problema creciente y apremiante para todos. En los últimos años, nos hemos centrado en otros temas críticos, como la seguridad pública, la asignación de recursos de salud y, más recientemente, las mejores prácticas para abordar la pandemia de COVID-19.
Sé que tenemos desafíos por delante, y uno de los más grandes es la lucha contra la COVID-19 y sus consecuencias en nuestras economías. La pandemia mundial de COVID-19 redirigió la forma en que asignamos recursos y abordamos los problemas de salud de la comunidad. Pone el foco en la salud mental y emocional. Todos nuestros municipios han sufrido a causa del virus. Al reunirnos y compartir con otros gobiernos locales, tenemos la oportunidad de comparar y contrastar estrategias, aprender unos de otros y desarrollar las mejores prácticas para enfrentar este desafío en nuestras comunidades.
Creo que la Liga de Municipios de Nueva Jersey juega un papel esencial en el desarrollo y mantenimiento del crecimiento social y económico de nuestra Ciudad y del Estado. Sin embargo, veo una oportunidad para replicar esta conferencia en una escala más pequeña haciendo que los funcionarios locales en sus respectivos condados se reúnan trimestralmente y tengan discusiones similares. Organizar una conferencia del condado nos permitiría seguir nuestro progreso de una manera más enfocada y continuar mejorando nuestras muchas iniciativas.
La Ciudad Reina es, por supuesto, mi principal prioridad. Llevo la antorcha transmitida por los ex alcaldes y continúo el trabajo dirigido a crear Un Plainfield, Un Futuro. Sin embargo, nuestro trabajo no se detiene con nuestra municipalidad. No se limita a Plainfield solo porque el crecimiento no es singular.
A medida que continuamos creciendo, debemos ser reflexivos en nuestro enfoque. Debemos nutrirnos unos a otros y a nuestras familias, fomentar las relaciones de vecindad y fomentar un sentido de comunidad. Sólo a través de un esfuerzo solidario y concertado podremos crear una sociedad excepcionalmente unificada.
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
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A Glimpse Into the League of Municipalities 2021 |
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CITY OF PLAINFIELD | Vaccine Lottery
Drawing Winners and Vaccine Clinic Locations
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Congratulation to the Plainfield Wins OCTOBER Lottery Winners
Jose Lopez Canel, Roxana Perez, Adriel Jimeriez, Daniel Wells
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Congratulations to our previous winners:
September: Cynise Reaves, Jose Membrano, Marco Jocho
August: Celestino Garcia, Ventura Perez Hernandez, Sergio Monvou, and Mari Livia Finzo.
July: Jorge Ichina, Guadalupe Aguilar, Melina Coleman, Katherine Costro
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp & Councilman Charles McRae personally congratulated and presented past winners Cynise Reaves, Jorge Luis Ichina, & Katherine Castro with their $5,000 dollar checks on Friday, November 12, 2021. In the City of Plainfield, we believe the vaccine is the best way to ensure the safety of our community. That's why, on July 2021, the city kicked off its Plainfield Wins Vaccine Lottery where it literally pays to get vaccinated!
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VACCINE UPDATE - For the month of October 209 individuals received the first dose and 196 individuals received the second dose of the vaccine.
Get vaccinated through the City of Plainfield, Union County, the Neighborhood Health Center, or any other approved Plainfield location for your chance to win $5,000. Plainfield residents must be 18 years or older to qualify, and proof of residency must be shown at the time of vaccination. Four winners, two who received their first dose and two who obtained their second dose, will be chosen each month.
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We are committed to keeping our residents and community safe. The below schedule highlights locations throughout the City until December 18th. Review for the location convenient for you and your family. |
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SAVE THE DATES | UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN |
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#LOVEPLAINFIELD | #AMOPLAINFIELD
SPOTLIGHT
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Welcome to the City of Plainfield! Our annual Fall Newsletter has been mailed to all households. To view click the below image.
#LovePlainfieldNJ #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
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UNION COUNTY: COVID-19 Emergency Food Assistance - Holiday Meal Supplies
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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners will host two emergency food distribution events for Union County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this weekend, on Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21.
The emergency food distribution will include holiday meal supplies with all the trimmings.
The two upcoming food distribution events mark a milestone in Union County’s efforts to provide residents in need with emergency food supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak. They are the 69th and 70th emergency food distribution events in a series that began during the earliest months of the outbreak, in May 2020.
Union County’s emergency food program has provided more than 10 million meals to residents in need during the pandemic, totaling almost 12 million pounds of food.
“The need is great, and this enormous undertaking would not be possible without our community volunteers and partners,” said Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “These emergency supplies are needed now more than ever as we feel the impact of inflation, and we are very grateful to each volunteer who donated their time and effort to help ensure that everyone in our community can put nutritious food on their table.”
The two upcoming food distribution events are:
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Where: Kean University campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union Township
When: Begins 8:00 a.m. – Kean University in Union
First 1000+ arrivals will receive a special holiday food box and produce box.
Please note, this is a drive-up event only. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Where: Gerald B. Green Plaza Rotunda Complex,
200 West Second Street, Plainfield
When: begins 11:00 a.m.
First 500+ arrivals will receive a special holiday food box and produce box.
Please note, this is a walk-up event only; participants are advised to allow time to walk to the site.
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FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Governor Murphy Announces $400 Million in Capital Facilities Funding to Support New Jersey’s Higher Education Sector
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NEW BRUNSWICK – Governor Murphy today announced that the state will release a total of $400 million in capital facilities grant funding in a joint solicitation of four revolving bond programs to support the growing needs of New Jersey’s institutions of higher education and students.
“We want our high-achieving young people and out-of-state students to find the right college match in New Jersey,” said Governor Murphy. “Whether it is a top-notch science lab or a state-of-the-art technology center, we need to ensure our campuses include these critical resources to compete and win these young hearts and minds to seek their educational futures here. With this investment, we are committed to meeting the infrastructure needs of our higher education institutions while creating good-paying union jobs and achieving our goals of college affordability and competitiveness.”
The Request for Proposals (RFP) associated with this joint solicitation is anticipated in the first quarter of 2022 and will offer funding opportunities to both public and private institutions. The issuance will consist of funding from each of the following capital facilities bond programs:
Capital Facilities Bond Program
Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund (CIF): provides grants for the cost of renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure
Higher Education Facilities Trust (HEFT) Fund: provides grants for the construction, reconstruction, development, extension and improvement of instructional, laboratory, communication, and research facilities
Higher Education Equipment Leasing Fund (ELF): provides grants to finance the purchase of equipment for lease to institutions
Higher Education Technology Infrastructure (HETI) Fund: provides grants for the acquisition and installation of technology infrastructure within and among New Jersey’s institutions of higher education
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FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Statement of President Joe Biden on Pfizer’s COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment
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Earlier this month, we received promising news that Pfizer has developed an antiviral pill for people infected by COVID-19 that may dramatically reduce the risk of hospitalizations and death.
While this antiviral pill still requires a full review by the Food and Drug Administration, I have taken immediate steps to secure enough supply for the American people. Today, I’m announcing that we have purchased 10 million treatment courses of the Pfizer antiviral COVID-19 pill, with delivery starting at the end of this year and across 2022. My administration is making the necessary preparations now to ensure these treatments will be easily accessible and free.
This is positive news. This treatment could prove to be another critical tool in our arsenal that will accelerate our path out of the pandemic.
But vaccines remain our strongest tool. With the authorization of vaccines for children aged 5 – 11 years old, 95% of Americans are now eligible to be vaccinated.
My message continues to be: get vaccinated.
The vaccines are safe, free, and easily available.
Don’t wait.
Get vaccinated today.
I will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that America has the tools we need to save lives and bring an end to this pandemic.
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Issue or Concern ? Report it |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in our city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.
Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode above or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.
You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.
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As we navigate these uncertain times please know that everyone at City Hall is working to ensure that you are safe, secure and healthy. If you need anything addition please contact us at 908.753.3000
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One Plainfield. One Future |
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